323: Debunking the Great Menopause Myth with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps
Release Date: 10/14/2025
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330: Part 1 - Sneak Peek Into Dr. Noel's Fertility Journey at 40+
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329: Understanding Breast Implant Illness: A Functional & Surgical Perspective with Dr. Jon Bradley Strawn, MD
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In this powerful episode of The Dr. Lo Radio Show, Dr. Lauren Noel (Dr. Lo) sits down with Dr. Jon Bradley Strawn, MD, MBA, a renowned explant super specialist, to explore the deep connection between breast implant illness (BII), immune health, and emotional healing after explant surgery. With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Strawn has helped thousands of women safely and beautifully remove their implants and reclaim their health and confidence. Together, Dr. Lo and Dr. Strawn discuss what really happens in the body with implants, how to prepare for and recover from explant surgery,...
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328: How to Beat Fatigue, Brain Fog & Autoimmunity with Dr. Izabella Wentz
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327: Inflammation, Infertility & Root-Cause Medicine with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
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326: Rewilding Your Life with Dr. Nadene Neale
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325: Breast Implant Illness & the Path to Healing with Candace Barley
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In this heartfelt and informative episode, Dr. Lo is joined by Candace Barley—actress-turned-advocate and author of The Explant Book—for a powerful conversation about Breast Implant Illness (BII) and the physical, emotional, and spiritual journey of explanting. Both Dr. Lo and Candace share their personal stories of getting breast implants, the health symptoms that followed, and their decisions to explant. They dive deep into the connection between implants and chronic illness, and how true healing is possible. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 💫 Candace’s shocking health...
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323: Debunking the Great Menopause Myth with Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps
Dr. Lo Radio Show
In this episode of The Dr. Lo Show, we’re diving deep into the realities of perimenopause and menopause with two powerhouse experts—Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Known for their no-nonsense approach, these women are on a mission to educate and empower women about their hormonal health, cutting through the confusion and misinformation surrounding midlife wellness. Kristin and Maria share insights from their book, The Great Menopause Myth, and discuss everything from the importance of early intervention in hormone health to why nutrition, strength training, and stress management play a...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Dr. Lo Show, we’re diving deep into the realities of perimenopause and menopause with two powerhouse experts—Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps. Known for their no-nonsense approach, these women are on a mission to educate and empower women about their hormonal health, cutting through the confusion and misinformation surrounding midlife wellness.
Kristin and Maria share insights from their book, The Great Menopause Myth, and discuss everything from the importance of early intervention in hormone health to why nutrition, strength training, and stress management play a critical role in overall well-being. If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or just want to understand how to optimize your health as you age, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why perimenopause education is crucial for women in their 30s and 40s
✅ The biggest myths and misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
✅ How physiological restoration mimics the body’s natural hormone cycles
✅ The risks of overusing testosterone pellets and injectables
✅ Why strength training is a game-changer for longevity and independence
✅ How nutrition and stress management impact hormonal balance
Action Steps:
📚 Read The Great Menopause Myth by Kristin Johnson & Maria Claps—leave a review!
🧘♀️ Explore hormone health strategies and retreats with Wise & Well
🏋️♀️ Prioritize strength training and functional fitness in your routine
Meet Our Guests:
🔹 Kristin Johnson – Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and former corporate attorney.
🔹 Maria Claps – Certified Health Coach, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and hormone health educator.
Connect with Maria & Kristin:
Maria Claps at Nutritious Life : https://nutritiouslife.com/authors/maria-claps/
Follow Maria Claps on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopausewithmaria/
Kristin Johnson at Her.IQ: https://heriq.co/
Follow Kristin Johnson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM-q9GQJc2z/
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